OpenAI reports ChatGPT weekly user count surges to 200 million ...
OpenAI, the AI startup behind ChatGPT, has recently disclosed that the widely used chatbot now attracts over 200 million weekly active users. This marks a significant rise from the 100 million users reported just last autumn, emphasizing the widespread adoption and impact of ChatGPT since its inception in 2022.
ChatGPT's Growth and Impact
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, has previously highlighted the rapid expansion of ChatGPT's user base, underscoring the chatbot's ability to generate human-like responses to user queries. The latest statistics underscore ChatGPT's dominance in the AI sphere, with its advanced features driving this impressive growth.
Moreover, OpenAI has revealed that a striking 92% of Fortune 500 companies now make use of its products, showcasing the technology's seamless integration into major business workflows. Notably, the company's automated Application Programming Interface (API), designed to facilitate communication between software applications, has witnessed a twofold surge in usage following the introduction of ChatGPT-4o mini in July. This newer, cost-effective model aims to democratize AI technology and reduce energy consumption, thereby expanding OpenAI's user base.
Valuation and Partnerships
The ascendancy of ChatGPT has significantly bolstered OpenAI's valuation, thrusting the company into the limelight within the AI industry. In related news, OpenAI and rival AI startup Anthropic have inked agreements with the U.S. government for the advancement and evaluation of their AI models, as per the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute.
Reports from various media outlets indicate that major tech giants like Apple and Nvidia are in talks to invest in OpenAI as part of a forthcoming fundraising cycle, a move that could potentially raise OpenAI's valuation to over $100 billion. Additionally, Microsoft, a key supporter of OpenAI, is anticipated to partake in this funding round, demonstrating unwavering backing and belief in the company's future direction.
